Red Cross Blood Drive: August 19

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  • Every two seconds someone in the US needs blood.
  • One pint of blood (the approximate amount given in a donation) can be used to help up to three people.
  • About 1/3 of the US population is eligible to give blood.
  • Five million patients in the US need blood every year.

On August 19, we host a Red Cross Blood drive at Grace from 8 am – 1 pm.  Sign up to donate on Sundays at Grace, by calling the office – 684-5215 or visiting the link below:

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You may use the “rapid pass” and save time on the day of your donation.  Go to redcrossblood.org/RapidPass to finish the pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online before coming to your appointment.

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Invitation to John Bible Study

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bible studyAre you interested in an in-depth Bible Study?  This fall Pastor Catherine Neelly Burton invites you to join her for “Invitation to John.”  This is a 12-week course through the Gospel of John.  It is part of the Disciple Curriculum and is similar to the “Invitation to Psalms” that was offered in 2016.  It is a study that emphasizes knowledge and faith formation.

Participants who engage in this study gain knowledge and confidence about the Bible. This Bible study requires a high commitment and won’t be for everyone.  The commitment is a weekly class of one hour and fifteen minutes and a couple of hours of homework a week.  It is fine to miss a class on occasion, but you need to make at least 75% of the classes.

Materials for the class are a study Bible and study guide. The guides may be purchased at Grace for $15, and you may also buy a study Bible from Grace for $25, or you may use one you already have.  A kindle version of the book is available through Amazon.

The classes meet on Tuesdays at 10 am or Wednesdays at 6 pm.  Classes begin the week of August 26 with an overview session. Look for more information on a bulletin board at church, in Grace this Week, or by calling Catherine, 684-5215. Childcare is available for class upon request.

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August Sunday School for All Ages

On August 12, 19, and 26, there is Sunday School for all ages in the Great Room at 10 am.

  • On August 12, we focus on Predestination. Come learn why this word isn’t scary and help us create hygiene bags for our bus ticket guests.
  • On August 19, we consider our call to be stewards of God’s earth.
  • On August 26, we focus on prayer.
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Church Breakfast: August 5

Join us for breakfast at 10 am on Sunday, August 5, in the Great Room. The cost is $6 for adults, $3 for children 11 and under (2 and under are free), with a family cap of $20.

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Church Pool Party and Cook-out: July 29

Grab your lawn chairs and pool towels, and join us at the College Hill Pool.  We gather at 5:45 pm for dinner.  Grace provides burgers and hot dogs; you bring a side to share. The pool is open for swimming from 6:15-8 pm at no charge. The College Hill Pool is at 304 Circle Drive, 67218.  All are welcome; bring a guest!

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